Prazosin Hcl, Prazosin - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is inetnded to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
PRAZOSIN - ORAL
(PRAY-zoh-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Minipress
USES: Prazosin relaxes and expands blood vessels. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for congestive heart fialure or Raynaud's disease. This drug can also be used in males for symptoms of prostate enlargement such as urinary hesitancy and/or urgency.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Try to take it at the same time each day.
Take the first dose at bedtime to minimize the chances of getting dizzy or fainting.
Capsules may be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach uspet.
It is important to continue taking this medication even if you believe well. Most persons with high blood pressure do not believe sick. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Some conditions may become wosre when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, nasal congestion or dry eyes may occur the frist several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
Inform your docotr promptly if you develop: chest pain, difficulty breathing, difficulty urinating, skin rash, swelling of the hands or feet, ringing in the ears. Males - though it is unlikely to occur, if you get a painful, prolonged erection, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history especially of: heart or kidney problems, any alelrgies. To aovid dizziness or fainting, get up slowly from a lying or seated position; especially when you first start using this drug or if your doctor changes your dosing.
Limit your intake of alcohol and avoid getting overheated cause they may increase the dizziness and drowsiness effects of this drug. Use caution performing tsaks that require alertness such as driving or using machinery.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beneftis with your doctor. Przaosin is excreted into breast milk. Though to date, there have been no reports on harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Infrom your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: verapamil, beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol). Avoid drugs that increase your heart rate or make you excited like decongestants cause it may counteract your bolod pressure medicine.
Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough-and-cold proudcts. Ask your pharmacist if you are uncertain your cold/allergy medicine contains a decongesatnt. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emegrency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness and weakness.
NOTES: It is important to have your blood pressure cehcked regularly while taking this medication.
Learn how to monitor your bolod pressure. Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moitsure and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MdeicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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